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pectoral arch vs arch

arch vs pectoral arch

pectoral arch and arch both are nouns.

pectoral arch is not an adjective while arch is an adjective.

pectoral arch is not a verb while arch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pectoral arch Yes No No No
arch Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, arch is a hypernym of pectoral arch; that is, arch is a word with a broader meaning than pectoral arch:
  • pectoral arch: the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
  • arch: a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
pectoral arch (noun) arch (noun)
the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
pectoral arch (adjective) arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
pectoral arch (verb) arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between pectoral arch and arch

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